Do monks and nuns in temples get paid now?

That's not necessarily true. There is truth and falsehood. If it is true, it is a practitioner, and naturally there is no salary; If it is fake, of course, you have to pay a salary (or get a bonus commission). So how to judge and identify fake monks? Please remember:

1, China monks are not allowed to go out for alms. This is unanimously approved by the Buddhist community throughout the country and published by the Chinese Buddhist Association. At the same time, in 1983, the Chinese Buddhist Association also issued a document prohibiting monks from burning scars on their heads.

2. On the road, anyone who takes the initiative to ask you for money or things; Fortune teller; Look at feng shui; Claiming to be a living Buddha master; No living expenses or travel expenses; On-site charity; Send amulets; Sell all kinds of opening ceremonies; Lie about doing merit fundraising or raising money to build a temple in the temple; Holding a handout and relevant certificates, claiming to be a monk or a layman in a certain place, collecting money along the way … and so on, are all fake and shoddy products!

3. Real monks are only active in monasteries; This temple does not accept tickets, burn incense or hold expensive ceremonies. It helps you but never talks about money. In other words, every support you give him is your own will. This is the standard of identification. Of course, there are more advanced methods. You have Ben shurangama mantra in your hand. Tell him to carry it. If you can't recite it, it's fake (because you have to go to shurangama mantra every morning).